Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act of 2023
Source: Congress.gov ·
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What This Bill Does
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the federal agency that regulates air transportation, to require airlines to install a secondary cockpit barrier (a backup protective wall between the cockpit and passenger area) on passenger aircraft. The bill sets a deadline of 18 months after the law passes for this requirement to go into effect.
Who It Affects
- The Federal Aviation Administration Administrator (the head of the FAA)
- Commercial passenger airlines operating under federal regulations
- Passengers on commercial flights
Key Provisions
- The FAA Administrator must issue an order requiring secondary cockpit barriers on commercial passenger aircraft within 18 months after the bill becomes law (Sec. 2(a))
- The requirement applies to commercial passenger aircraft operating under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (Sec. 2(b))
What Changes
If this bill becomes law, commercial passenger aircraft will be required to have secondary cockpit barriers installed. Airlines will need to comply with this requirement within 18 months of the law's enactment.
Important Definitions
- Covered aircraft: Commercial passenger aircraft operating under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (specific federal rules governing commercial airline operations)
Effective Date
The FAA must issue the order within 18 months after the date this bill becomes law (Sec. 2(a)).
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